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You don't have to strip naked to not be discrete. I've seen lots of non-discrete bf pictures that were taken in public places. But everyone has a different definition on discretion.
I feel that mutual respect should run rampant. I know that's not popular in this society, but it would help.
What do you consider non-discrete then? Really? Cause I have never seen, pictures or otherwise, people being overtly non-discrete nursing. Some people consider it in-discrete to not cover your baby up with a blanket so you are completely covered. I find that rediculous. I am not going to make me and my baby uncomfortable while feeding him so you don't get (general you) disturbed by the sight of some skin. Honestly unless you have both boobs hanging out and your shirt up to your chin (as we all sometimes do at home ) while at the park I don't see a problem with seeing some skin.
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It isn't everyday that you get a chance to defeat the final boss of a game less than a minute after you start. Then again, Retro/Grade isn't exactly what I consider your everyday game. The brainchild of 24 Caret Games, this PSN exclusive meshes the shooter and rhythm genres into a single, explosive experience. It also does it in a manner opposite what you would normally expect too: backwards. That is right, the entire game is played in reverse. Literally.
As a result of your victory over the massive final boss, the space / time continuum has been disrupted and everything sent spiraling backwards. You begin the game as Rick Rocket, facing off against the final boss, who is quickly defeated with a few shots. Shortly after the credits begin rolling, they will immediately start going the other direction. This is where the fun begins.
The crux of the gameplay is quickly introduced as you relive your battle with the final boss in reverse. As things are rolling backwards across the screen, you will need to "retrace" your steps in order to succeed. This means that the all of the shots that you previously fired to destroy enemies will need to be absorbed back into your ship as they trail across the screen. At the same time, your enemies' shots will make their way back to their ships, returning from the left side of the screen. Even the score moves in reverse; you start off each stage with a high score and as you progress, points will be deducted.
Now that you see the shooter influence, let's talk about the rhythm aspect. The entire game is played to the rhythm of an original, thumping, electronica / techno soundtrack. Each stage is set to a different track, ten in total, and they are the heart and soul of the Retro/Grade experience. The tracks range from fast paced overtures to pseudo-ballads. The action that you experience mimics the pacing and style of the tracks; the pattern of the shots and enemy waves correspond to the patterns and rhythm of the music. It is an interesting concept that actually works very well. Once you get into the groove, the rhythmic aspect actually makes it a lot easier to navigate the more complicated stages of the game. That isn't to say that this is an easy game, it can be anything but.
24 Caret Games isn't blind to the fact that the game's soundtrack is a gem of its own. The official soundtrack is available alongside the game on the PlayStation Store. It can be purchased separately or bundled with the game at a discount. If you like this genre of music, these are definitely tracks you will want to load up for play outside of your gameplay sessions.
You should know that you don't have free reign over the playing field as you would in a normal shooter; instead Rick Rocket's ship is confined to moving up and down across anywhere between 2 and 5 colored "lanes", depending on the difficulty selected. The color coding is similar to that of the Rock Band or Guitar Hero playing fields. As the shots reach your ship, you will need to press the X button just as it reaches your hull in order to absorb it in an effective manner. The reason this is done like this is that the game is designed to be played with a Rock Band / Guitar Hero guitar controller.
The game judges you both on frequency of the shots you collect and enemies shot / dodge as well as the timing of your button press, just like a music game. The better that you do, the more points that you are awarded. Additional bonuses can be earned by racking up "streaks" and triggering multipliers both by collecting dropped power ups and maintaining your rhythm without any misses. Things start off slow and simple, but before you know it, the screen is literally filled with bullets and enemies and you will be navigating between them all smoothly. At least that is what you are supposed to do.
As with most things, the details can make all of the difference in the world. This is one area that Retro/Grade definitely excels, specifically in the visuals. The game uses a sleek and colorful 2.5 dimensional visual style, which really serves both of the represented genres well. It looks and feels like a natural shmup while providing a very nice playing field for the rhythmic aspect. The colored lanes make it a lot easier to judge distances and pacing, which is greatly appreciated when things get hectic.
One of the simpler details of the game, which I grew to admire extensively, is the fact that Rick bobs his head to the beat of the music in the ship's cockpit. Sure, this is just a minor visual thing, but it is this attention to detail that sets the bar for the rest of the game. All of the ships and enemies are meticulously animated and detailed, down to individual ship parts. The same can be said for the planetary settings that fly by your ship.
In addition to playing through the 10 stage campaign on six different difficulty levels, gamers will also have their hands full with Retro/Grade's challenge mode. These specially designed stages, which vary greatly in difficulty, will put your skills in the game to the test in a journey across the proverbial universe. This mode offers challenges that spread out across branching paths depicted as the solar system with well over 100 levels in total. Beating one level or better yet, completing its goal, will open up one or more paths to other challenges / planets.
Challenges include perfecting difficult sections of various stages or perhaps playing with alterations to the controls or standard mechanics of the game. This is meant to both breath new life into the game after the completion of the campaign as well as help train you to be a better player. It definitely succeeds in both; the challenge mode provides you with a chance to get quick fixes in the game world without committing to full stages which can take a while to complete.
Retro/Grades only real downfall comes in terms of the experience's brevity; not everyone will find extended replay value in the experience. Sure, the challenge mode and multiple difficulty levels breath new life into the game after your first run through, but they won't keep you coming back once you have completed them. The only thing that will do that, if anything, is the game's leaderboard support. Like a classic arcade situation, the driving force meant to bring you back time after time is competition amongst your friends; the game's leaderboards track your scores and achievements against other players all over the world.
Thanks to the various difficulty levels and power ups, there are numerous opportunities to alter your scores, so the competition can get fierce. Of course, that only means something if you are into that sort of thing, which I happen to be. The variation that comes in your score thanks to these powerups is easily reflected on the leaderboards as even a very small change in your score can move you up or down quite a few spots.
In the end, Retro/Grade proves to be an interesting experiment in the combination of two drastically different genres. The formula yields a very potent and enjoyable result, I just am not sure that it's appeal will last for those who don't desire the classic arcade-leaderboard style competition. There is plenty to do, thanks to the challenges and multiple difficulties, and not to mention some surprisingly entertaining unlockables that tie in characters from other indie darlings such as Minecraft and Super Meat Boy. Once you see it all though, there isn't much to drive you back, which is something that games in both these genres need to do. That is, of course, unless you have a friend or two who enjoys it as much as you; then the leaderboard battles could last from here to eternity.
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"If you're trying to find something that is thousands or a million times fainter than the star, dealing with the halo is a big challenge."
To detect the faint light signals from extrasolar planets, astronomers rely on coronagraphs to block out the bright disk of a star, much like the moon shielding the Sun during an eclipse, allowing fainter, nearby objects to show up.
The Apodizing Phase Plate is manufactured in a process called diamond turning. In a phonograph's fashion, a diamond bit engraves grooves at precisely calculated positions into a rotating glass blank. The resulting optic shows only a subtle effect to the eye, but has a big effect on the starlight halo. Shown here is an earlier version now in use at the MMT Observatory on Mount Hopkins, Ariz. Credit:
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Using his own unconventional mathematical approach, Codona found a complex pattern of wavefront ripples, which, if present in the starlight entering the telescope, would cause the halo part to cancel out but leave the star image itself intact. The Steward Observatory team used a machined piece of infrared optical glass about the size and shape of a cough drop to introduce the ripples. Placed in the optical path of the telescope, the APP device steals a small portion of the starlight and diffracts it into the star's halo, canceling it out.
"It's a similar effect to what you would see if you were diving in the ocean and looked at the Sun from below the surface," explained Sascha Quanz from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology's Institute for Astonomy, the lead author of the study. "The waves on the surface bend the light rays and cause the sky and clouds to appear quite different. Our optic works in a similar way."
In order to block out glare from a star, conventional coronagraphs have to be precisely lined up and are highly susceptible to disturbance. A soft night breeze vibrating the telescope might be all it takes to ruin the image. The APP, on the other hand, requires no aiming and works equally well on any stars or locations in the image.
"Our system doesn't care about those kinds of disturbances," Codona said. "It makes observing dramatically easier and much more efficient."
In the development of APP, Codona was joined by Matt Kenworthy (now at Leiden Observatory in the Netherlands). Hinz, who is a member of the instrument upgrade team for the VLT, played a key role in the technique's implementation on the 6.5 Meter Telescope on Mount Hopkins in Southeastern Arizona.
Former UA astronomy professor Michael Meyer, now at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, where he led the group implementing the technology on the VLT, pointed out that APP is likely to advance areas of research in addition to the hunt for extrasolar planets.
"It will be exciting to see how astronomers will use the new technology on the VLT, since it lends itself to other faint structures around young stars and quasars, too."
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map element, whose filter matches only
area elements.
images attribute must return an
HTMLCollection rooted at the
Document node, whose filter matches only
img and
object elements that are associated with this
element according to the image map processing model.
The IDL attribute
name must reflect
the content attribute of the same name.
Image maps can be defined in conjunction with other content on the page, to ease maintenance. This example is of a page with an image map at the top of the page and a corresponding set of text links at the bottom.
<!DOCTYPE HTML> <TITLE>Babies™: Toys</TITLE>
Toys
   ...  <MAP NAME="NAV">
 Clothes <AREA ALT="Clothes" COORDS="0,0,100,50" HREF="/clothes/"> | Toys <AREA ALT="Toys" COORDS="0,0,100,50" HREF="/toys/"> | Food <AREA ALT="Food" COORDS="0,0,100,50" HREF="/food/"> | Books <AREA ALT="Books" COORDS="0,0,100,50" HREF="/books/"> </MAP>
area element
map element ancestor or a
template element ancestor.
alt — Replacement text for use when images are not available
coords — Coordinates for the shape to be created in an image map
shape — The kind of shape to be created in an image map
href — Address of the hyperlink
target — Browsing context for hyperlink navigation
download — Whether to download the resource instead of navigating to it, and its file name if so
ping — URLs to ping
rel — Relationship between the document containing the hyperlink and the destination resource
hreflang — Language of the linked resource
type — Hint for the type of the referenced resource
interface HTMLAreaElement : HTMLElement {
attribute DOMString alt;
attribute DOMString coords;
attribute DOMString shape;
attribute DOMString target;
attribute DOMString download;
[PutForwards=value] attribute DOMSettableTokenList ping;
attribute DOMString rel;
readonly attribute DOMTokenList relList;
attribute DOMString hreflang;
attribute DOMString type;
// also has obsolete members
HTMLAreaElement implements URLUtils;
area element represents either a hyperlink with some text and a
corresponding area on an image map, or a dead area on an image map.
area element with a parent node must have a
map element ancestor
or a
template element ancestor.
If the
area element has an
attribute, then the
area element represents a hyperlink. In this case,
alt attribute must be present. It specifies the
text of the hyperlink. Its value must be text that, when presented with the texts specified for
the other hyperlinks of the image map, and with the alternative text of the image,
but without the image itself, provides the user with the same kind of choice as the hyperlink
would when used without its text but with its shape applied to the image. The
alt attribute may be left blank if there is another
element in the same image map that points to the same resource and has a non-blank
alt attribute.
If the
area element has no
attribute, then the area represented by the element cannot be selected, and the
alt attribute must be omitted.
In both cases, the
shape and
coords attributes specify the area.
shape attribute is an enumerated
attribute. The following table lists the keywords defined for this attribute. The states
given in the first cell of the rows with keywords give the states to which those keywords map.
Some of the keywords are non-conforming, as noted in the last
|Circle state
|Default state
|Polygon state
|Rectangle state
The attribute may be omitted. The missing value default is the rectangle state.
coords attribute must, if specified,
contain a valid list of integers. This attribute gives the coordinates for the shape
described by the
shape attribute. The
processing for this attribute is described as part of the image map processing
In the circle state,
area elements must
have a
coords attribute present, with three integers, the
last of which must be non-negative. The first integer must be the distance in CSS pixels from the
left edge of the image to the center of the circle, the second integer must be the distance in CSS
pixels from the top edge of the image to the center of the circle, and the third integer must be
the radius of the circle, again in CSS pixels.
In the default state state,
elements must not have a
coords attribute. (The area is the
whole image.)
In the polygon state,
area elements must
have a
coords attribute with at least six integers, and the
number of integers must be even. Each pair of integers must represent a coordinate given as the
distances from the left and the top of the image in CSS pixels respectively, and all the
coordinates together must represent the points of the polygon, in order.
In the rectangle state,
area elements must
have a
coords attribute with exactly four integers, the
first of which must be less than the third, and the second of which must be less than the fourth.
The four points must represent, respectively, the distance from the left edge of the image to the
left side of the rectangle, the distance from the top edge to the top side, the distance from the
left edge to the right side, and the distance from the top edge to the bottom side, all in CSS
When user agents allow users to follow hyperlinks or
download hyperlinks created using the
area element, as described in the next section, the
download, and
attributes decide how the link is followed. The
hreflang, and
attributes may be used to indicate to the user the likely nature of the target resource before the
user follows the link.
hreflang, and
attributes must be omitted if the
href attribute is not
If the
itemprop attribute is specified on an
area element, then the
href attribute must
also be specified.
The activation behavior of
area elements is to run the following
If the
area element's
Document is not fully active,
then abort these steps.
If the
area element has a
attribute and the algorithm is not allowed to show a popup, or the element's
target attribute is present and applying the rules
for choosing a browsing context given a browsing context name, using the value of the
target attribute as the browsing context name, would
result in there not being a chosen browsing context, then run these substeps:
If there is an entry settings object, throw an
InvalidAccessError exception.
Abort these steps without following the hyperlink.
Otherwise, the user agent must follow the
hyperlink or download the hyperlink created
by the
area element, if any, and as determined by the
download attribute and any expressed user
The IDL attributes
hreflang, and
type, each must reflect the respective
content attributes of the same name.
The IDL attribute
shape must
reflect the
shape content attribute.
The IDL attribute
relList must
reflect the
rel content attribute.
area element also supports the
URLUtils interface. [URL]
When the element is created, and whenever the element's
href content attribute is set, changed, or removed, the user
agent must invoke the element's
URLUtils interface's set the input algorithm with the value of the
href content attribute, if any, or the empty string otherwise,
as the given value.
The element's
URLUtils interface's get the
base algorithm must simply return the element's base URL.
The element's
URLUtils interface's query
encoding is the document's character encoding.
When the element's
URLUtils interface invokes its update steps with a string value, the user
agent must set the element's
href content attribute to
the string value.
An image map allows geometric areas on an image to be associated with hyperlinks.
An image, in the form of an
img element or an
object element
representing an image, may be associated with an image map (in the form of a
element) by specifying a
usemap attribute on
img or
object element. The
usemap attribute, if specified, must be a valid
hash-name reference to a
map element.
Consider an image that looks as follows:
If we wanted just the colored areas to be clickable, we could do it as follows:

 Please select a shape:  <map name="shapes"> <area shape=rect coords="50,50,100,100">  <area shape=rect coords="25,25,125,125" href="red.html" alt="Red box."> <area shape=circle coords="200,75,50" href="green.html" alt="Green circle."> <area shape=poly coords="325,25,262,125,388,125" href="blue.html" alt="Blue triangle."> <area shape=poly coords="450,25,435,60,400,75,435,90,450,125,465,90,500,75,465,60" href="yellow.html" alt="Yellow star."> </map>

If an
img element or an
object element representing an image has a
usemap attribute specified, user agents must process it
as follows:
First, rules for parsing a hash-name reference to a
map element
must be followed. This will return either an element (the map) or
If that returned null, then abort these steps. The image is not associated with an image map after all.
Otherwise, the user agent must collect all the
area elements that are
descendants of the map. Let those be the areas.
Having obtained the list of
area elements that form the image map (the areas), interactive user agents must process the list in one of two ways.
If the user agent intends to show the text that the
img element represents, then
it must use the following steps.
In user agents that do not support images, or that have images disabled,
object elements cannot represent images, and thus this section never applies (the
fallback content is shown instead). The following steps therefore only apply to
img elements.
Remove all the
area elements in areas that have no
href attribute.
Remove all the
area elements in areas that have no
alt attribute, or whose
attribute's value is the empty string, if there is another
area element in
areas with the same value in the
href attribute and with a non-empty
alt attribute.
Each remaining
area element in areas represents a
hyperlink. Those hyperlinks should all be made available to the user in a manner
associated with the text of the
In this context, user agents may represent
area and
img elements
with no specified
alt attributes, or whose
attributes are the empty string or some other non-visible text, in a user-agent-defined fashion
intended to indicate the lack of suitable author-provided text.
If the user agent intends to show the image and allow interaction with the image to select
hyperlinks, then the image must be associated with a set of layered shapes, taken from the
area elements in areas, in reverse tree order (so the last
area element in the map is the bottom-most shape, and
the first element in the map, in tree order, is the top-most shape).
area element in areas must be processed as follows to
obtain a shape to layer onto the image:
Find the state that the element's
shape attribute
Use the rules for parsing a list of integers to parse the element's
coords attribute, if it is present, and let the result be the
coords list. If the attribute is absent, let the coords
list be the empty list.
If the number of items in the coords list is less than the minimum number
given for the
area element's current state, as per the following table, then the
shape is empty; abort these steps.
|Minimum number of items
|Circle state
|Default state
|Polygon state
|Rectangle state
Check for excess items in the coords list as per the entry in the
following list corresponding to the
shape attribute's
If the
shape attribute represents the rectangle state, and the first number in the list is
numerically less than the third number in the list, then swap those two numbers around.
If the
shape attribute represents the rectangle state, and the second number in the list is
numerically less than the fourth number in the list, then swap those two numbers around.
If the
shape attribute represents the circle state, and the third number in the list is less than
or equal to zero, then the shape is empty; abort these steps.
Now, the shape represented by the element is the one described for the entry in the list
below corresponding to the state of the
shape attribute:
Let x be the first number in coords, y be the second number, and r be the third number.
The shape is a circle whose center is x CSS pixels from the left edge of the image and y CSS pixels from the top edge of the image, and whose radius is r pixels.
The shape is a rectangle that exactly covers the entire image.
Let xi be the (2i)th entry in coords, and yi be the (2i+1)th entry in coords (the first entry in coords being the one with index 0).
Let the coordinates be (xi, yi), interpreted in CSS pixels measured from the top left of the image, for all integer values of i from 0 to (N/2)-1, where N is the number of items in coords.
The shape is a polygon whose vertices are given by the coordinates, and whose interior is established using the even-odd rule. [GRAPHICS]
Let x1 be the first number in coords, y1 be the second number, x2 be the third number, and y2 be the fourth number.
The shape is a rectangle whose top-left corner is given by the coordinate (x1, y1) and whose bottom right corner is given by the coordinate (x2, y2), those coordinates being interpreted as CSS pixels from the top left corner of the image.
For historical reasons, the coordinates must be interpreted relative to the
displayed image after any stretching caused by the CSS 'width' and 'height' properties
(or, for non-CSS browsers, the image element's
width and
height attributes — CSS browsers map those attributes to the
aforementioned CSS properties).
Browser zoom features and transforms applied using CSS or SVG do not affect the coordinates.
Pointing device interaction with an image associated with a set of layered shapes per the above
algorithm must result in the relevant user interaction events being first fired to the top-most
shape covering the point that the pointing device indicated, if any, or to the image element
itself, if there is no shape covering that point. User agents may also allow individual
area elements representing hyperlinks to be selected
and activated (e.g. using a keyboard).
Because a
map element (and its
area elements) can be
associated with multiple
img and
object elements, it is possible for an
area element to correspond to multiple focusable areas
of the document.
Image maps are live; if the DOM is mutated, then the user agent must act as if it had rerun the algorithms for image maps.
math element from the MathML namespace falls into the
embedded content, phrasing content, and flow content
categories for the purposes of the content models in this specification.
When the MathML
annotation-xml element contains elements from the HTML
namespace, such elements must all be flow content. [MATHML]
When the MathML token elements (
ms, and
mtext) are descendants
of HTML elements, they may contain phrasing content elements from the HTML
namespace. [MATHML]
User agents must handle text other than inter-element whitespace found in MathML
elements whose content models do not allow straight text by pretending for the purposes of MathML
content models, layout, and rendering that that text is actually wrapped in an
mtext element in the MathML namespace. (Such text is not, however,
User agents must act as if any MathML element whose contents does not match the element's
content model was replaced, for the purposes of MathML layout and rendering, by an
merror element in the MathML namespace containing some appropriate
error message.
To enable authors to use MathML tools that only accept MathML in its XML form, interactive HTML user agents are encouraged to provide a way to export any MathML fragment as an XML namespace-well-formed XML fragment.
The semantics of MathML elements are defined by the MathML specification and other applicable specifications. [MATHML]
Here is an example of the use of MathML in an HTML document:
<!DOCTYPE html>   <title>The quadratic formula</title>
The quadratic formula

 <math> <mi>x</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mfrac> <mrow> <mo form="prefix">−</mo> <mi>b</mi> <mo>±</mo> <msqrt> <msup> <mi>b</mi> <mn>2</mn> </msup> <mo>−</mo> <mn>4</mn> <mo></mo> <mi>a</mi> <mo></mo> <mi>c</mi> </msqrt> </mrow> <mrow> <mn>2</mn> <mo></mo> <mi>a</mi> </mrow> </mfrac> </math>

svg element from the SVG namespace falls into the
embedded content, phrasing content, and flow content
categories for the purposes of the content models in this specification.
To enable authors to use SVG tools that only accept SVG in its XML form, interactive HTML user agents are encouraged to provide a way to export any SVG fragment as an XML namespace-well-formed XML fragment.
When the SVG
foreignObject element contains elements from the HTML
namespace, such elements must all be flow content. [SVG]
The content model for
title elements in the SVG namespace
inside HTML documents is phrasing content. (This further constrains the
requirements given in the SVG specification.)
The semantics of SVG elements are defined by the SVG specification and other applicable specifications. [SVG]
Author requirements: The
width and
height attributes on
video, and, when their
type attribute is in the Image Button state,
input elements may be
specified to give the dimensions of the visual content of the element (the width and height
respectively, relative to the nominal direction of the output medium), in CSS pixels. The
attributes, if specified, must have values that are valid
non-negative integers.
The specified dimensions given may differ from the dimensions specified in the resource itself, since the resource may have a resolution that differs from the CSS pixel resolution. (On screens, CSS pixels have a resolution of 96ppi, but in general the CSS pixel resolution depends on the reading distance.) If both attributes are specified, then one of the following statements must be true:
The target ratio is the ratio of the intrinsic width to the intrinsic
height in the resource. The specified width and specified
height are the values of the
width and
height attributes respectively.
The two attributes must be omitted if the resource in question does not have both an intrinsic width and an intrinsic height.
If the two attributes are both zero, it indicates that the element is not intended for the user (e.g. it might be a part of a service to count page views).
The dimension attributes are not intended to be used to stretch the image.
User agent requirements: User agents are expected to use these attributes as hints for the rendering.
width and
height IDL attributes on the
object, and
video elements must reflect
the respective content attributes of the same name.
embed, and
object the IDL
attributes are
DOMString; for
video the IDL attributes are
unsigned long.
The corresponding IDL attributes for
img and
input elements are defined in those respective elements'
sections, as they are slightly more specific to those elements' other behaviors.


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Basic Rock Evaluation Field Trip - INSTRUCTORS (Clubhouse)
03/24/13 (Sun)
Field Trip
Seattle Climbing
Leah Schulz
Mountaineers Program Center
Instruct at the Basic Rock Evaluation Field Trip (sign up here as PARTICIPANT). Students must satisfactorily tie the required knots, rappel, belay, and climb rock. See the Instructor Handout (here) for more information.
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I support any rally or event that is honor of our Military hero and Veterans. With that said, I truly question the Judgment of LS playing with anything to do with the Inaugural "Celebration" of this President. This is a President who is abusing his executive powers and infringing on OUR Constitutional Rights! GOD AND GUNS!!! Where does LS actually believe the attack of our rights of the Second Amendment is worth supporting???
Let me say this....there are MANY folks up here in the North that are Patriots as well as "Rebel" blooded, because both the North and South support the right for us ALL to be free. This President is creating a Monarchy and is by-passing our Houses of Representation. WAKE UP!
I have been a fan of Lynyrd Skynryd since my pre-teen day when Ronnie, Allan, Billy (et all) were still with us. I play in a Band that features LS songs.... Seriously, I am very dissatisfied with the bands decision to play at the inauguration.... and I am not alone.
Bad Taste guys....
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"really no enjoyment.."
Reviewed by Andy Urias
"IT'S MIDNIGHT" might be the worst release by FTD so far. It is widely known that Elvis' August/September Las Vegas engagement was one full of triumphs and tragedies. A lot of these performances have been documented on various bootlegs and on official releases by BMG. Here we have parts of the August 24 and 29 midnight shows. The confusing aspect to this CD is why were these performances chosen for release by FTD at this time? Just for a badly edited Early Morning Rain? It doesn't make much sense.
So much unreleased live material remains in the vaults, yet this mediocre live album is released. As bad as the performance on TUCSON '76 is, the release is a fascinating one and stands for what FTD is all about. The performance on IT'S MIDNIGHT! is very average. Even though BMG probably can't do much with the sound and the show has been bootlegged before, the famous opening night show from this Vegas engagement might have been a nice BMG/FTD release, as many fans have voiced their desire for this to happen. At least FTD would have released a historical audio event. Or maybe, FTD should have just created a mix of songs like disc 4 of LIVE IN LAS VEGAS to showcase more soundboard material and highlights from this 1974 engagement.
Meanwhile, almost an entire year passes before the SPRING TOURS 77 material sees the light of day. A complete and unedited show from 1969 still sits in the vaults. How about another complete show from August 1970, who can ever get tired of hearing Elvis in his prime? The February 1970 material from Vegas is still being heavily guarded and the winter 1972 live material from Vegas is still being ignored. There has to be some intriguing soundboards from hard to find years like 1971. How about the Lake Tahoe Show from 1973, which keeps getting held back? Ernst recently said in Memphis that the Tahoe show hasn't made it to the production line because "better" ideas come along. How was releasing IT'S MIDNIGHT! a better idea?
There is really no enjoyment when listening to this CD. Elvis sounds extremely bored and flat. JD Sumner is way up in the mix on some of the tracks (nothing FTD can do about, but nevertheless, it is very annoying). The sequencing doesn't match the track listing near the end of the disc (nice production error guys!). 'Early Morning Rain' is cut at the beginning, what happened? This strangely edited song is supposed to be the showcase of this pathetic release? Why is there a picture of Elvis and Jackie Wilson inside the cover, what does he have to do with this CD or the performances on it? Hardcore fans will want this release as they welcome any unreleased performance BMG has to offer, but if you are a casual listener, stay away and wait for the next FTD release showcasing movie soundtrack outtakes!
? Andy Urias, September 12 2002


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13 must-watch games to circle on your NHL calendar
By Allan Muir
The best hockey games are rarely the ones we anticipate, but this year's schedule, released today by the NHL, offers a baker's dozen that are worth circling on your calendar right off the hop.
Here are the games we're already making plans to watch:
Oct. 1: Washington at Chicago
The newly minted champions open the season with a banner-raising ceremony and a visit from the league's MVP, Alex Ovechkin.
Oct. 1: Toronto at Montreal
Season opener … the Forever Rivals … Don Cherry is back!
Oct. 6: Vancouver at Calgary
This will be the first regular-season chance to see what's become of the Saddledome. Here's hoping they're able to pull off a miracle and have it ready in time for the home opener.
Nov. 5: Dallas at Boston
And after that game, Tyler Seguin finally gets to show his new teammates all the coolest places to hang out in Boston.
Nov. 30: Vancouver at Rangers
John Tortorella returns to Madison Square Garden. Go for the game, stay for the press conference!
Dec. 1: Detroit at Ottawa
This will be the first of two chances for Senators fans to shower their former captain with affection, or treat him like he's no better than Phil Kessel.
Dec. 10: Boston at Calgary
Unlike Alfredsson, it's a good bet Jarome Iginla's return home will be a love-in with Calgary's fans. Should be a fun night.
Dec. 19: Columbus at Philadelphia
Maybe Sergei Bobrovsky will bring along the Vezina for his first trip back to Philly. Kinda like showing up where your old girlfriend works with your new, hotter girlfriend.
Jan. 1: Toronto at Detroit
When it was originally scheduled for last year, the Winter Classic set up as a battle between Original Six rivals. Now, the ante's been upped, as the Leafs and Wings are now divisional foes. And the game's back on New Year's Day, where it belongs.
Jan. 19: Boston at Chicago
The last two Stanley Cup runners-up exacted a smidge of revenge the next time they met their tormentors. Will the B's make it three in a row?
Jan. 25: Anaheim at Los Angeles
Forget those games in the fake Yankee Stadium. This is a real classic yard, and that makes this game at Chavez Ravine the marquee event in the Stadium Series. Hockey and palm trees. Tell me you won't be watching.
March 1: Pittsburgh at Chicago
This will be the NHL's big post-Olympic party at historic Soldier Field, a chance to show off what they hope will be the stars of the Sochi Games in the sweaters they wear when they're not defending the honor of their countries.
March 2: Ottawa at Vancouver
Yep, another outdoor game … sort of. The Heritage Classic returns to the schedule at BC Place, where a retractable roof and the chance of inclement weather could turn this into history's largest indoor game instead.


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Re: your Dec. 22 article, "NRA takes aim at school security":
I am disgusted by the National Rifle Association's position that the solution to gun violence in America is to station armed guards in schools. As a mother of two children, I am appalled at those who have called upon the "more guns" solution.
A school with guns is not an environment I would like to have my children educated in every day. The Newtown, Conn., shooting was a terrible, soul-wrenching tragedy, but there is no data supporting gun-rights advocates' supposition that armed guards could have helped.
While I understand and agree with the rush to increase security in schools, adding more guns to the mix sends the message that school is a fearful place.
Should schools review and upgrade current security measures? Yes! Should administrators run regular drills so teachers and students are prepared for all types of catastrophes? Absolutely! Should guns be inside the classrooms within sight or reach of school children? No!
With schools already suffering cutbacks, how are they to now provide armed guards? I do not want my children's education to suffer because the NRA would like to use this tragedy as a basis to increase gun use in America..
Working with a local volunteer force, as Wayne LaPierre of the NRA suggests, is not a plausible idea. How could schools possibly regulate the caliber of training for volunteers to ensure there are no tragic accidents?
How would I as a parent be assured volunteers are themselves not a threat to my children? I hope people see the NRA's recent statement for what it truly is — a shameless, heartless, inappropriate plug for more and more guns. Certainly, we can do better as a nation for our children.
- Vanise Castillo-Saad,


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March at the Minneapolis BAC
Posted April 3, 2014 @ 4:30pm | by Scott S
On March 26th, the Minneapolis Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) held a meeting in City Hall. We heard updates from the engineering and encouragement subcommittees, and then many BACers left to...
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New Hennepin County bike ped coordinator brings pragmatic approach
Posted April 1, 2014 @ 9:05pm | by Trisha Lynn
Hennepin County's new bicycle and pedestrian coordinator Kelley Yemen stressed pragmatism at her presentation at a March 26th Happy Hour Q & A event hosted by the Minneapolis Bicycle...
Hennepin-Lyndale project needs improvement from starting point
Posted March 26, 2014 @ 12:10pm | by Ethan Fawley
On March 25, the City hosted the first of three public open houses about a $9.1 million project to fully reconstruct some parts of the Hennepin-Lyndale commons area in front of the Walker Arts...
Tonight: Hennepin-Lyndale Avenue Project Open House
Posted March 25, 2014 @ 12:29pm | by Mike Jones
Tonight is the Hennepin-Lyndale Avenue Project Open House in the Skyline Room of the Walker Art Center. The project will reconstruct Hennepin and Lyndale from Franklin Avenue and Dunwoody...
Hennepin-Lyndale Avenue Project Open House March 25
Posted March 22, 2014 @ 11:55am | by KarlieCole
The widest road in Minneapolis is being reconstructed next year.Hennepin and Lyndale Avenues come together in front of the Walker Art Center in a jumble of lanes as tens of thousands of...
Minneapolis BAC Looks For Gaps In Twin Cities Master Plans
Posted March 21, 2014 @ 5:55pm | by Doug Trumm
March's Engineering Subcommittee meeting of the Minneapolis Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) covered a range of topics from the latest on the Minneapolis Bicycle Master Plan to Dinkytown...
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This sports bra features moisture wicking fabric, mesh panels and perforated moulded cups to keep you cool, dry and comfortable during workouts, while the odour management fabric will keep you fresh. The crop style appearance and racer back option mean it can be worn for all levels of sport.
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Wear this sports bra with running tights and a slim fit vest top for a svelte training look. Add a pair of coordinating trainers and get ready to workout in style.
Please note: This item must be hand washed only.
Useful info:
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- Odour management fabric
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This Freya underwired bra features beautiful satin bow detail to the straps for a pretty finishing touch. It also features a flattering low cut neckline with lace neck edge detail. The underwiring gives great support and we love the shape for a confident piece of underwear.
Wear this Freya underwired bra with a soft jersey tunic or a scoop neck T-shirt.
Useful info:
- Underwired bra by Freya
- Contrast lace lining to inside
- Satin bow trim detail to straps
- Low cut neckline with lace edge
Freya Sports Bra – Underwired
A good sports bra is as crucial to sports performance as a good pair of trainers – and this Freya sports bra is an excellent option.
It's a full coverage sports bra with Coolmax fabric and mesh panels for cooling comfort. The built-up padded strap provides comfort and support, while Freya have also fitted an inner sling which extends to the shoulder strap to enhance support and reduce "bounce".
Finally, this sports bra from Freya has a firm, flat bottom band for good anchorage; it shapes and supports without squeezing.
Useful info:
- Sports bra – underwired – by Freya
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Advanced Solar Photovoltaics
This three-day workshop will provide in-depth discussion of solar electric system components and installation practices.
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During this three-day workshop, an operational photovoltaic system will be available to provide hands-on experiences with system components. Participants will be able to view wiring, mounting and programming features up close and will walk through the commissioning and troubleshooting process with the instructor. The model PV system used for the workshop will be a 1.4 KW battery-based off-grid system, built onto a Mobile Classroom trailer. Ample time for questions will be provided.
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- PV system components, characteristics & uses
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- Demonstrate system inspection
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Instructor: Chris LaForge, ISPQ Certified PV Instructor, NABCEP Certified PV Installer
Registration forms are available online.
Registration fee for the three-day workshop is $415, and includes lunch and refreshments each day.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Photovoltaics.
This workshop is presented by Appalachia – Science in the Public Interest and the Kentucky Solar Partnership as part of their Sustainable Energy Training Series. The series is oriented towards professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and the scope of services they offer, as well as others interested in learning more about these important fields.
Thanks to the support of the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED), scholarships are available to those who live and work in eastern Kentucky, based on need. To apply for a scholarship, please contact the Kentucky Solar Partnership.
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Perry Hall Patch: Perry Hall Troops Hold Flag Retirement Ceremony
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Several Perry Hall area troops held a flag retirement ceremony at the Maryland State Game and Fish Association this weekend.
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cast-a-weigh relocates
Zoe Wolf is moving her business, Cast-a-Weigh Cruise Agency, from its downtown Graeagle location to the Blairsden Junction at the intersection of highways 89 and 70. She'll be operating out of her new location Monday, July 15. Give her a call or stop by for information on thebest deals for a summer or fall cruise!
golf demo day at bailey creek
Factory reps from TaylorMade, Nike and Ping will be at the Bailey Creek Golf Course at Lake Almanor on Saturday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come by and try out the latest in golf technology from the top vendors. With the lowest prices of the year on clubs offered, free custom fittings will be available.
Bar's new owners
Karen Powell and Stephen Lodrig are the new owners of Main Street Sports Bar and Lounge in Quincy. The two moved here from Long Beach because they wanted to get away from the city life to enjoy a quiet atmosphere and become part of a smaller community. Their hobbies include fostering rescued animals, hiking, camping and prospecting for gold. Karen owned a mini storage business and has worked as a cocktail waitress and bartender; Stephen was an accountant for "Last Man Standing" at Fox Television. The former owners, James and Stacy Huffmon, are moving to Reno to open a Pizza Factory restaurant.Photo by Holly Buus
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Joe Egan has been promoted to senior vice president, manager of the agricultural services department for Plumas Bank. He joined the bank in 1999 and has more than 20 years experience in the agricultural lending industry.
A Susanville native, he went to Lassen Union High School and graduated with a degree in agricultural and managerial economics from the University of California, Davis.
Egan said he has a terrific team of experienced ag experts and enjoys working with them to help local farmers and ranch late Joe and look forward to his continued success with the bank."
barbecued fare every saturday
The Knook is starting a regular Saturday night barbecue beginning June 29. This is not new to owner/chef Krissy Bauer; some might remember her scrumptious barbecues when she operated a sandwich shop in East Quincy several years ago. Now, armed with a new grill and smoker, Krissy will feature different specials — ribs, chicken, brisket, tri tips, pork — every Saturday. She is also adding new sandwich specials to her ever-expanding menu. The Knook is in Grover's Alley in downtown Quincy.
Profile in Business... Cuccia's
It's clear the crew at Cuccia's (pronounced "Coo-chas") restaurant grabs life by the wine glass and lives with their motto, "How great would life be if we lived a little every day." For Gina Prince and her daughter Lila, living a little entails starting up one of the best Italian restaurants in Eastern Plumas County.
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Eastern Plumas Chamber of Commerce
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We welcome new members to the Chamber and they are: Graeagle Frostee in Graeagle, TRAC ( Trails, Recreation and Community) and Gold Mountain Home Owners Association. Welcome to you all.
Celebrations and July 4 are just around the corner. Here is the great line-up for the weekend we have in Eastern Plumas area:
The 41st annual 2013 Mohawk Valley Independence Day celebration honoring freedom with the theme "Freedom — A Gift Earned With Pride." Plan ahead for this family-friendly event by marking your calendar for the yearly hometown celebration that only Graeagle can offer. From family-friendly dancing, an aerial fireworks display over Graeagle Mill Pond, and the spectacular MVID Parade/Day in the Park events, Graeagle is the place to be on Fourth of July weekend. Call the Chamber at 530-836-6811 for all information and application forms for the Patriot 16 Bike Ride and the Annual Parade.
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On the heels of Bank of America announcing the impending closure of its Portola branch, rumors have been rampant about the same fate for the Quincy office. Nothing could be further from the truth, said Kris Miravalle, vice president and branch manager. "We are one of the top branches in the area and continue to grow. Our banking customers can rest assured we fully expect be around to handle their banking needs for many years to come. Our deposits, loans and merchant services are the foundation to our success," she said.
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The Boand & Rowe Endowment for Advancement of Women in Sports & Physical Activity was created as part of a celebration of 40 years of Title IX, but more so as a reminder of the work that still needs to be done relevant to equity in sport and physical activity.
The fund is named in honor of Joan Boand and Patti Rowe — two extraordinary women whose leadership and passion for activities that encourage and promote the advancement and awareness of equality under Title IX has made a long-lasting impact on students, faculty and staff members, and the community.
It will provide support for students with a passion for advancing girls and women in sport and physical activity as part of their academic journey at Grand Valley State University. The fund will support both a scholarship and a leadership development award for students to attend conferences, workshops or to help fund research opportunities.
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Duke Ellington archive
Listen Duke Ellington: The Composer, Pt. 2
November 26, 2008 – The bandleader's compositions present an indelible contribution to American music's legacy.
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November 19, 2008 – The legendary bandleader and composer produced more than a thousand lasting works.
Read September Songs: Classic Jazz, Born In The Fall WBGO
September 2, 2008 – In the world of jazz, September sessions have produced some special recordings. WBGO
Read A Few Of Marian McPartland's Favorite Things
June 23, 2008 – The Piano Jazz host offers the Top 5 songs and recordings she's listening to right now.
Read Duke Ellington: Master Of The Jazz Song WESA
April 29, 2008 – Ellington's mark can be found everywhere on jazz, both past and present. WESA
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February 13, 2008 – Instead of candies and cards, impress your sweetheart with some music inspired by love. WESA
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November 28, 2007 – Duke Ellington's instrument was his orchestra, a hand-picked group of the best musicians available.
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November 21, 2007 – Duke Ellington led an institution which even the greatest musicians aspired to be part of.
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Listen On His Birthday, a Nod to Duke Ellington
April 27, 2007 – A rememberance of Duke Ellington, who would have been 108 on Sunday, with a bit of his music.
Listen 'Lush Life,' a Self-Portrait in Song
February 6, 2007 – Composer Billy Strayhorn's autobiographical classic attracts a new documentary and a CD.
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December 14, 2006 – A varied history of American choral music from colonial anthems to the music of Leonard Bernstein.
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Heightened Security: OpenSSL 1.0.0 Beta 1
OpenSSL is approaching version 1.0: the first beta provides a few enhancements and the project is calling for tests.
No April Fool's joke, the first beta version of OpenSSL has been released. The toolkit has been around under Linux for years, although the project so far has been very conservative in its versioning. OpenSSL developers are now asking the community to test the 1.0.0 first beta and send patches and bugs to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Per changelog, numerous changes occurred in the libraries since version 0.9.8. Digest and cipher names no longer require the dgst and cipher keywords on the command line. The hash format for certificate directory links was improved and now uses the SHA1 instead of MD5 algorithm. Changes sponsored by Google are showing up related to certificate revocation lists (CRLs). The changelog accompanies the source code and has further details.
OpenSSL is a free implementation of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) v2/v3 and Transport Layer Security (TLS) v1, further based on the SSLeay library developed by Eric A. Young and Tim J. Hudson. It generates and manages certificates and creates keys. Sources for OpenSSL are available on the project's download page.
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Machamp is perhaps the most frustrating Pokemon to face in all of DPP OU. His unique ability, No Guard, a gigantic base 130 Attack stat, and a 100% accurate DynamicPunch ensure Machamp's position among the best of the tier. A perfectly accurate Stone Edge alongside Payback and the elemental punches rounds out Machamp's type coverage and make him a force to be reckoned with. Little can stand up to Machamp's onslaught for long and oftentimes the only way to bring him down is to sacrifice one of your own Pokemon.
For all of the strength Machamp possesses, he is a slow creature with only modest defenses. Despite the fact that almost nothing can OHKO Machamp, virtually every offensive Pokemon can 2HKO him with a neutral STAB attack. Machamp always poses the greatest threat to a team when he is just out of KO range for what he comes in on. Once sufficiently weakened, though, Machamp tends to serve as little more than a speed bump for most Pokemon with his low Speed stat. The ease with which one can fit Machamp into a team, however, combined with his immense power and reasonable bulk, keeps him a staple of OU and something that every team needs to be able to deal with somehow.
With this set, Machamp functions as the premier attacking lead of the OU metagame. Machamp's unique mix of confusion, respectable bulk, access to priority, and excellent type coverage come together to force innumerable switches. Machamp nearly always either KOes or immensely weakens an opponent before he is forced out or KOed in return.
100% accurate DynamicPunch is the backbone of this set and is why Machamp is so annoying and potent as a lead. Leads weak to Fighting, such as Shuca Berry Heatran, are beaten outright, while even defensive Pokemon such as Hippowdon and Swampert will be rendered useless 50% of the time by confusion. Payback gives Machamp nearly perfect coverage with DynamicPunch and lets him 2HKO Focus Sash Azelf in combination with Bullet Punch, Machamp's priority move of choice for this set. Payback also serves an important role when a Ghost-type Pokemon inevitably switches in to take DynamicPunch, beating offensive Rotom-A and Gengar with ease. Ice Punch is the last move of choice so that lead Dragonite and Gliscor don't have free reign over Machamp. Stone Edge can be used instead to beat Gyarados switch-ins as well as to have a stronger attack to use against Zapdos.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
Machamp forces innumerable switches when he comes into play, and these switches can be taken advantage of with Substitute. The threat of Machamp's powerful DynamicPunch lures in Ghost-types, such as Rotom-A, which will be put in a very awkward position by Substitute. It can no longer burn Machamp and runs a very serious risk of being KOed if it tries to break the Substitute. This is a very common outcome when a player is put against a Substitute Machamp; they must sacrifice a Pokemon in order to actually force him out.
Substitute defines this set, with perfect-accuracy DynamicPunch and Payback providing mandatory near-perfect coverage. Stone Edge is recommended in the last slot to provide the best super effective coverage for Machamp. Ice Punch is only useful if you're particularly worried about Gliscor, as otherwise Stone Edge achieves all of the necessary KOs, such as against Gyarados, Dragonite, and Zapdos.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
Machamp makes an excellent status absorber and general tank with his respectable bulk, immense type coverage, and ability to force a number of switches with his raw power alone. DynamicPunch is one of the most prominent reasons why this set is as viable as it is, because the 50% chance for opponents to hit themselves can give Machamp free turns to use Rest and heal off any damage he's taken.
Rest and Sleep Talk are standard fare on a RestTalk set. Sleep Talk is especially useful when used in conjunction with the low-PP DynamicPunch, as it will use its own PP instead of the actual attacking move's. Payback is arguably the best second attack, as it hits Rotom-A and other Ghost-types super effectively and also rounds out Machamp's type coverage. Stone Edge and Ice Punch can be used as well, however, so that Machamp does not become setup fodder for Gyarados / Zapdos and Gliscor, respectively.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
Machamp is a terrifically powerful Pokemon, and with a Bulk Up or two under his belt, he becomes immensely dangerous if faster special attackers, particularly Azelf, Jirachi, and Togekiss, are removed. Machamp makes excellent use of a Bulk Up set particularly because DynamicPunch's confusion forces switches that allow him to set up repeatedly.
Bulk Up goes without saying, while DynamicPunch functions as the mandatory STAB move on this set and can force a few switches to allow further setup. Payback coupled with Stone Edge provides perfect neutral coverage except against the rare Toxicroak. Ice Punch can be used over Stone Edge if Gliscor is of particular concern, but comes at the cost of no longer hitting Gyarados for super effective damage.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
Just when you thought Machamp was powerful enough, someone decided to slap a Choice Band on it and rip things up. Even Pokemon that resist Fighting-type attacks will take a surprisingly large amount of damage from Close Combat, and many will be OHKOed or 2HKOed by Machamp's coverage moves. All of this, in conjunction with Machamp's bulk and many chances to switch in, enables this set to threaten the opponent immensely before going down.
Guts as an ability may be surprising on Machamp, which has No Guard for DynamicPunch and Stone Edge, but it allows Machamp to absorb the burns aimed at other Machamp sets and become a true offensive behemoth. Furthermore, Close Combat fits in with Choice Band Machamp's style better than DynamicPunch anyway. Machamp is a hit-and-run attacker, so the defense drops from Close Combat won't be too much of a hindrance. Furthermore, Close Combat has a higher Base Power than DynamicPunch, making Machamp hit even harder. Payback rounds out Machamp's coverage by covering Ghost-types, going so far as OHKOing defensive Rotom-A on the switch. Ice Punch is for the Flying-type Pokemon that resist Machamp's STAB. ThunderPunch and Bullet Punch both get a mention for the last slot, as each has its advantages over the other. ThunderPunch is recommended so that Gyarados cannot set up freely on you if you can predict him switching in, while Bullet Punch is a powerful priority move that can be used to snipe weakened and faster foes such as Dragon Dance Dragonite.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
Other Options
Outside of the listed options for each set, Machamp actually has a fairly shallow movepool with just enough tricks to surprise people. Fire Punch is your best option against Heracross, which resists Machamp's typical Fighting- and Dark-type attacking combo. Heracross already has trouble switching into DynamicPunch due to confusion, though, and Stone Edge will 2HKO Heracross anyway. Fire Blast is an option as well because it hits Skarmory and Forretress much harder than Fire Punch, though it will not 2HKO Skarmory or OHKO Forretress without some EV investment thanks to Machamp's pitiful Special Attack stat. It's worth noting that No Guard makes Fire Blast never miss, which is a perk. Bullet Punch can find its way onto almost any set when priority is needed, but without STAB, it ends up being badly outclassed by Scizor in any position other than on a lead set.
Machamp has some novel supporting options that can be used to decent effect as well. Encore combined with Substitute in the lead position can be frustrating to your opponent. Toxic can also be used to reasonable effect on Machamp thanks to No Guard allowing it never to miss. Beyond those few moves, though, there's almost nothing else worth noting. Guts can be used on any set over No Guard, with options such as Low Kick and Close Combat available for Machamp to use. No Guard is basically superior for every set that has it listed, though, as the value of DynamicPunch's confusion generally far exceeds the benefits of having Guts.
Checks and Counters
Machamp has no true counters that see much use in DPP OU. Between DynamicPunch's confusion and Machamp's near-perfect type coverage with two moves, practically nothing enjoys switching into him. The best responses to Machamp are bulky Ghost- and Flying-type Pokemon that can take a hit and retaliate in some manner. Rotom-A immediately springs to mind as the #1 Ghost-type to take on Machamp. Machamp can 2HKO defensive Rotom-A, but will take serious damage in doing so, and with proper prediction may even lose. Gyarados can switch into Machamp with Intimidate and can even setup on him, but confusion can get in the way of this plan. Zapdos functions in a similar fashion to Gyarados, but with greater bulk and no Intimidate. Pressure will rapidly deplete DynamicPunch's 8 PP, though, and can be very problematic for a reckless Machamp. Roost makes Zapdos a more reliable check to Machamp over the course of the battle than Gyarados, and since both are weak to Stealth Rock, Pokemon such as Forretress, who can take a hit and get rid of Stealth Rock, work well against Machamp. Forretress can also Explode on Machamp once he has done his job.
A few UU Pokemon function as near-perfect Machamp responses, despite their low usage. Slowbro can take on Machamp very effectively thanks to Own Tempo, a resistance to Fighting-type attacks, and immense physical bulk. Similarly, Spiritomb is reasonably bulky, immune to Fighting-type attacks, and neutral to Payback; as with Zapdos, Spiritomb's Pressure will quickly deplete DynamicPunch's PP. Slowbro threatens Machamp with STAB Psychic, while Spiritomb can either attack or burn Machamp.


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Blue Man Group
Astor Place Theatre
Until Wed Dec 31
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Time Out says
Posted: Thu Mar 15 2012
Three deadpan, blue-skinned men with extraterrestrial imaginations carry this tourist fave, a show as smart as it is ridiculous. They drum on open tubs of paint, creating splashes of color; they consume Twinkies and Cap'n Crunch; they engulf the audience in a roiling sea of toilet paper. For sheer weird, exuberant fun, it's hard to top this long-running treat.—Adam Feldman
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Extended battery from Amazon
*edit: meant to say extra. This is not a bigger battery that requires a different back panel.
I picked up the "one cell" battery package with the walk charger and two 1800 mA batteries for $19 on Amazon.
Weekends great so far, and the real charger has a USB port so you cab charge a battery and your phone at the same time. Battery gets marginally better life then stock.
Just a heads up to guys (and girls) like me that travel or go hunting and could benefit from an extra few days of juice in their pocket.
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Re: Extended battery from Amazon
For some reason, the new batteries, while awesome, don't like the wall charger at all... after a few cycles, more when I plug in the phone with one of them in, boom, instant off. Like doing a battery pull.
Weird. Still useful, just have to use the supplied charger I guess. Bummer.
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